Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I to ensure the operational integrity of critical systems and equipment. This role requires hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with safety standards while supporting diverse teams in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will bring technical expertise and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with HVAC preventive maintenance.
• Ability to manage workflows using internal CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Take daily operational readings of equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance of mechanical equipment

Adhering to safety procedures

Job description

Role Title: Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I

Location: London, UK

Type: Contract

Job Description

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across various functions to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing extensive capacity at the lowest possible cost for customers.

This position serves as the on-site maintenance technician and operator for a data centre.

The Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is responsible for operating and maintaining electrical, mechanical, emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data centre. The EOT acts as a technical resource to support the data centre's mission-critical servers.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment
• Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events within internal SLAs
• Perform limited maintenance tasks such as filter changes, HVAC preventive maintenance, rack power installs, and replacements of rack PDU and ATS
• Support Data Centre Operations technicians
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures
• Adhere to all safety procedures during work
• Take daily operational readings of mechanical and electrical equipment (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
• Use internal CMMS to manage workflows and spare parts inventory
• Supervise contractors performing servicing or preventive maintenance
• Respond to emergency calls during on-call rotations for regional sites
• Comply with all physical security procedures and policies